World War I Leaders Split Over Belgium And War Aims
The article reports Theodor Wolff criticizing Germany's wartime policy and Count von Hertling's Belgium position. It cites Wolff saying the chancellor hides a prosaic policy of opportunism and aims to appease the Reichstag while signaling peace talks as a formality, with calls for a broader democracy and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Maximiian Livreden
Die Zukufilt
Hich
Baily ‘Yelegraph
Amsterdam
Theodor Wolff
Berliner Tage- Platz
Whdenms
Count von Wertling
Count von Hertling
Belgium
Russia
von Hertling
Reichstag
Steamer Sinks U-Boat in Great Lakes Fight
The steamer Lake Forest, renamed Whee Pox after US ownership, repelled a German submarine 1,500 miles off Canjerene during a return voyage from Europe. Captain Herbert EO Johnsen, US naval reserve, reports the sinking in a running engagement but details are not yet available. The ship is praised by Navy officers for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pave Department
Kim
Lake Forest
United States Shipping Board
Great Lakes
Italian War Office Reports Allied Raids in Italy
The Italian war office states that detachments conducted two surprise attacks north of Monte mM Val Bella and near Bertige and Zgoubi with a few prisoners taken. Enemy reconnoitering parties were active around Sasso Romo and the Mrenta river, and six hostile aircraft were shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinne
Italian War Office
Bertige
Zgoubi
Ettes
Monte mM Val Bella
Sasso Romo
Mrenta River
Fifty Battleplanes Shipped and Liberty Motors Deliveries Rise
Washington reports 150 American built battleplanes shipped or delivered to ports for July 4. Secretary Baker announced also that Liberty motors of all classes reached 2514 on the same date, signaling wartime production momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Baker
Liberty Motors
Parsons College appoints new faculty for coming year
Parsons College announces new staff additions for the forthcoming term. Dr. Howard McDonald, formerly of Muskigum College, will chair History and Sociology. Miss Christine Hume, from Monmouth and Columbia University, becomes Dean of Women and head of English. Dr. Carratt Holman May of Urbana University will hold a chair at Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Howard McDonald
Muskigum College
Columbia University
Morris
Hume
Carratt Holman May
Urbana University School
Urbana
Ohio
Felt Lhanenage
Parsons
May
Ohio Wesleyanu
Yale
Cap Explodes Injuring Culbertson Boy in Attic Find
Arthur Culbertson aged 12 son of Harry Culbertson was injured yesterday when he found old dynamite caps in the attic and examined one. The blast mangled his left thumb and first two fingers, necessitating amputation of the thumb and second finger and part of the first finger. He was taken to Jefferson county hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Culbertson
Harry Culbertson
Jefferson County
Big Band Concert at Airdome Tonight
The Roxdil Stotch Highlanders Band arrived in Fairfield at noon and will perform at the Airdome tonight at 8 16 o clock. The group travels from Burlington and comes with strong recommendations for the appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airdome
Roxdil. Stotch Highlanders
Fairfield
Burlington
Harvest field trips and local visits pattern Libertyville
Local notes from Libertyville detail residents traveling to harvest fields in Kansas and South Dakota, hospital updates for Howard Ferrell, appendicitis surgeries, friends visiting in Ottumwa and Davenport, and social events including Epworth League County Fair and Presbyterian Aid Society gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barnes
Mr. Hook
Hares, Kas
South Dakota
A. P. Thompson
Des Moines
George
Camp Dodge
A. C. Doyle
Iowa City
Mabel Clapper
Stanford
Moline
Rue Davis
Howard Ferrell
Ottumwa Hospital
Jessie Ashmead
Kansas
Hiram Ashmead
Velma Barthlow
Geo. Barthlow
Stockport
Harlie Yost
Francis Russell
Virgie
Irvin Perrel
Ottumwa
Florence Peebler
Prof. Kilzer
Nebraska
Mavel Young
Hillsboro
H. B. Young
Epworth League
George Newland
Presbyterian Aid
Wes Howard
Davenport
Mathew
Myrtle
Woods
Udell
Rosene Riggs
Wm. Beck
Lottle
Eldon
Jacob Gle Feley
Finished musicians on tour pause in Fairfield for concert
A company of finished musicians traveling to Des Moines for a two week engagement detours to Fairfield for a concert. The group features high class soloists and performs both popular and classical vocal music to enrich an excellent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fairfield
Changes in regulations on beef consumption in eateries
Local Food Administrators report new United States Food Administration rules for Iowa hotels restaurants and public eating places effective Monday July 15 Beef may be served 11 00 am to 5 00 pm daily except Saturday Beef can be served Saturday 5 00 pm to midnight By products such as head tongues tails livers hearts tripe feet barreled beef potted ham beef loaf chili con carne and beef trimmings should be used Fresh pork bacon hams sausages mutton and lamb may substitute beef Ice cream cones may be served at any time starting July 15 removing the prior June 17 restriction The regulations aim at conservation and all proprietors are expected to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Deems
United States Food Administration
Iowa
Meat Division
Card of Thanks for sympathies after death
The Bailey family thanks friends for sympathy and kindness shown after the death of their loved one. Gratitude for the beautiful flowers expressed by James B. Bailey J Wilson Bailey Mollie Bailey and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Bailey
J. Wilson Bailey
Mollie Bailey
Mothers Save Money on Your Hoy's Wearing Apparel
The Drake Clo. Co. invites mothers to save on Hoy's wearing apparel at East Side Square 816. Shop specials advertised for a limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clo. Co
East Side Square
Miss Elizabeth Raney Returns From Montrose Visit
Miss Elizabeth Raney returned home yesterday after a few days visit with friends at Montrose mouth Ul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Raney
Montrosemouth
Libertyville Woman Attempts Suicide By Lye In Domestic Tragedy
Under a Libertyville date line the Ottumwa Courier reports Mrs. Harry Mills tried to end her life by drinking concentrated lye while her husband prepared their car for a Sunday outing. He found her upon returning home. Doctors fear she cannot recover. Mr Mills is a prominent Libertyville businessman. No motive is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libertyville
Automobile Races Set for Tri State Fair Grounds
Burlington July 16 Arrangements are completed with the Fair secretary for championship automobile races at the Tri State Fair grounds on August 10 under the International Motor Contest Association. A $2,000 purse will be posted in advance to attract noted drivers and manufacturers nationwide. The track will be prepared dustless with banked turns and calcium chloride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fair Secretary
Tri- State Fair Grounds
Fair Association
International Motor Contest Association
Interational Motor Contest Association
Drake Clothing Co offers men's trousers at cost
The Drake Clothing Co advertises men’s white serge or linen palm trouser sets at cost, priced at 16 dollars. The notice emphasizes affordable pricing and direct value for customers seeking summer dress attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clothing Co
Clinton Lodge Holds 1st and 2nd Degree Meeting
Notice announces a Clinton Lodge, No. 15, A. F. and A. M. meeting tonight for work in the 1st and 2nd degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Lodge, No. 15
A. F
A. M
Drake Co Displays Army Shirts in Flannel and Khaki
Just received a fine assortment of Army shirts in flannel and khaki at Drake Clothing Company, 816.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clo. Co
Six Cylinder Liberty Car For Sale To Benefit War Drive
Car for sale a six cylinder Liberty in good condition. Owner seeks proceeds for Red Cross Army Y M C A Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. Extra casing two tubes chains dimmer lent top never folded. Contact County Treasurer office or call 42 or 2332 R 4H Spence.
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Red Cross
Army Y. M. C. A
Liberty Bonds
Spence
Campaign drives for Camp Library Books continue during war
The campaign to supply books to Camp Library and the public library continues as part of a sustained effort for wartime morale. Citizens are urged to contribute through Drake Clothing Co and other local shops.
Mrs Henry Pumphrey Pumphrey Passes Away in Fairfield
Fairfield residents were shocked to learn that Mrs Henry Pumphrey a longtime local resident died last night after gallstone surgery in Iowa City. She was an Iowa City native, survived by husband and father plus several siblings, with burial planned in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Henry Pumphrey
Pumphrey
Gwa City
Iowa City
Notice of suit to quiet title in Jefferson County Iowa
In the District Court of Iowa Jefferson County September Term Allen Macy plaintiff vs Elizabeth Lee Heskett Elisha Heskett William S Lee Sarah Lee Martha Lee George M Lee Mary Ann Lee John Henry Lee unknown heirs and claimants of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter section 15 township 73 range 9 west containing 40 acres defendants state of Iowa Jefferson county petition seeks decree to confirm plaintiff's fee simple title and bar any claims and quiet title with default to be entered if not appearing by September 9 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
State of
Iowa
Jefferson Couunty
Allen Macy
Elizabeth Lee Heskett
Elisha Heskett
William S. Lee
Sarah Eee
Martha Lee
George M. Lee
Mary Ann Lee
John Henry Lee
Martin Lee
Jefferson County
State of Iowa
District Court
County of
Jefferson
Fairfield
Socials and a Cedar Rapids wedding in 1918
The Cross Lanes church ladies to hold a monthly social with Rev Campbell and his group from Leon providing entertainment and refreshments. Cedar Township Woman's Association met at Ada Parsons home, 22 members present, funds split between Army YMCA and K C after three months. $850 raised for Red Cross. Next meeting July 26 at Leah Heston home. Miss Bertha Sessler of Fairfield and J C Riley of Albia married July 5 1918 at Ottumwa English Lutheran. wedding party from Fairfield and Ottumwa, bride in taffeta silk with Georgette trim, home July 10 at 717 Fourth Ave Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the
Cedar Township
Fairfield
Cedar Rapids
Bertha Sessler
J. C. Riley
Albialon
English Lutheran Church
Ottumwa
Homer Cressup
Georgette
Sessler
Farfield
Howard's Business College
H. S. Ball
Riley
Manhattan Oil Co
Des Moines
Albia
Iowa
Fourth Ave
Regular Teachers Examinations Scheduled for July Dates
Regular teachers examinations run July 24th to 26th with subjects listed for each session including Didactics orthography reading geography history domestic science arithmetic physiology agriculture music grammar penmanship and civics. Eligible senior high school graduates with prior failure may reenter. Miss Mary C Kelley will discuss club work July 25 at 10 am at the County Superintendent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Kelley
Ames
June Chidester
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Lund Bournal Printing Co. Publishers
AN Taylor W. Taylor
South Court Street
Eve Eeees
Eeaeer
Maximilian Herden
The
Junkers
Oriy
S. Power
Wolff
Raid Foe
Italy
Cap
Culbertson Lad
Roy D. Smith
Scotch Highlander Band
Frances Pearson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ntumwa
Preston Ashmeond
Albert Greenfield
Macon
Ross Greenfield
Birmingham
Alman
Atisn
Ivy Meechum
Omaha
Stephen Boyd
Henry Grebe
Vern Clapp
Seymour
Mrs
Carrie Ferrall
Emma Lewis
Rebekah Club
Tom Atkisson
Birthday Club
Fred Davenspike
Watavia
Lye
Trustate Fair
Palm Beach
Drake Clo, Co
Pence Machine Shop
North Fourth Street
Unkrich’s Dry Goods Store
Unkrich’s Dry Goods
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